RCB Clinch First Home Victory of IPL 2025 with Thrilling Win Over RR

In an electrifying match at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium on April 24, 2025, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) finally broke their home jinx with an 11-run win over Rajasthan Royals (RR) in a high-scoring contest.

RCB Clinch First Home Victory of IPL 2025 with Thrilling Win Over RR

Kohli’s Brilliance Lights Up Bengaluru

Batting first, RCB put up a strong total of 205 runs, thanks largely to a magnificent knock from Virat Kohli. The RCB skipper played a composed yet aggressive innings, scoring 84 runs off 52 deliveries. Faf du Plessis chipped in with 45 runs, while Glenn Maxwell added a quickfire 38, helping RCB reach their highest home total this season.

RR's Chase Starts Strong but Falters Late

Chasing 206, Rajasthan Royals looked confident in the beginning. Youngster Yashasvi Jaiswal led the charge with an attacking 67 off just 42 balls. However, despite a promising start, RR's middle order couldn’t capitalize, and the momentum shifted back to RCB.

The turning point came in the 19th over, when Australian pacer Josh Hazlewood bowled a near-perfect over, conceding just 4 runs and taking 2 crucial wickets. That spell proved to be the final nail in RR’s chase.

Standout Performers

• Virat Kohli (RCB): 84 (52 balls) – anchored the innings with class and control

• Yashasvi Jaiswal (RR): 67 (42 balls) – aggressive and elegant at the top

• Josh Hazlewood (RCB): 4/32 – sealed the game with a brilliant penultimate over

What This Means Going Forward

RCB’s win not only ends their winless streak at home but also gives their playoff hopes a timely boost. Rajasthan Royals, meanwhile, will need to reassess their approach in tight chases, having stumbled in the closing stages yet again.